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'''Saint José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros''' (born 26 October 1864, died 29 June 1919) was a [[Saints|Venezuelan saint]], physician, and lay Franciscan, revered as the “Doctor of the Poor” for his selfless service to the underprivileged. Born in Isnotú, Trujillo State, [[Venezuela]], to Benigno Hernández Manzaneda and Josefa Cisneros Mansilla, he graduated as a doctor from the University of Caracas in 1888 and studied in Paris, becoming a pioneering scientist and professor. Known for his deep Catholic faith, he treated the poor for free and joined the Secular Franciscan Order. Killed in a car accident in Caracas, his death sparked widespread devotion. Beatified on 30 April 2021 by Pope Francis, his canonization was announced in 2025, with a date pending confirmation. His relics are venerated in Caracas’s La Candelaria Church, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Gregorio_Hern%C3%A1ndez</ref><ref name="web1">https://aleteia.org/2025/02/25/jose-gregorio-hernandez-the-doctor-who-became-a-saint/</ref><ref name="web12">https://ciofs.info/2025/03/02/canonization-of-blessed-jose-gregorio-hernandez-cisneros/</ref> | '''Saint José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros''' (born 26 October 1864, died 29 June 1919) was a [[Saints|Venezuelan saint]], physician, and lay [[Franciscan]], revered as the “Doctor of the Poor” for his selfless service to the underprivileged. Born in Isnotú, Trujillo State, [[Venezuela]], to Benigno Hernández Manzaneda and Josefa Cisneros Mansilla, he graduated as a doctor from the University of Caracas in 1888 and studied in Paris, becoming a pioneering scientist and professor. Known for his deep Catholic faith, he treated the poor for free and joined the Secular Franciscan Order. | ||
Killed in a car accident in Caracas, his death sparked widespread devotion. Beatified on 30 April 2021 by Pope Francis, his canonization was announced in 2025, with a date pending confirmation. His relics are venerated in Caracas’s La Candelaria Church, and he is honored in the [[Roman Catholic Church|Catholic]] and [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox]] traditions.<ref name="web0">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9_Gregorio_Hern%C3%A1ndez</ref><ref name="web1">https://aleteia.org/2025/02/25/jose-gregorio-hernandez-the-doctor-who-became-a-saint/</ref><ref name="web12">https://ciofs.info/2025/03/02/canonization-of-blessed-jose-gregorio-hernandez-cisneros/</ref> | |||
Saint José Gregorio Hernández’s life blended medical excellence with profound charity, making him a national hero and spiritual icon in Venezuela. His scientific contributions, including introducing microbiology to the country, and his miracles, such as healings attributed to his intercession, fueled his cult. Celebrated on his feast day, 29 June, he is the patron saint of medical students, doctors, and Venezuela. His legacy thrives in the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Caracas]], with devotion spreading globally among Venezuelan diaspora and Catholic faithful.<ref name="web4">https://www.franciscantradition.org/our-saints/our-saints-articles/1562-dr-jose-gregorio-hernandez-doctor-of-the-poor</ref><ref name="web8">https://kids.kiddle.co/Jos%C3%A9_Gregorio_Hern%C3%A1ndez</ref> | Saint José Gregorio Hernández’s life blended medical excellence with profound charity, making him a national hero and spiritual icon in Venezuela. His scientific contributions, including introducing microbiology to the country, and his miracles, such as healings attributed to his intercession, fueled his cult. Celebrated on his feast day, 29 June, he is the patron saint of medical students, doctors, and Venezuela. His legacy thrives in the [[Diocese|Archdiocese of Caracas]], with devotion spreading globally among Venezuelan diaspora and Catholic faithful.<ref name="web4">https://www.franciscantradition.org/our-saints/our-saints-articles/1562-dr-jose-gregorio-hernandez-doctor-of-the-poor</ref><ref name="web8">https://kids.kiddle.co/Jos%C3%A9_Gregorio_Hern%C3%A1ndez</ref> | ||